A Plainfield man and woman have been indicted on multiple charges in connection with the death and dismemberment of the woman’s husband, Will County authorities announced.

Robin Turner, 62, and James Adams, 26, were each charged by a grand jury with three counts of murder, one count of dismemberment, and two counts of concealing a death. The victim has been identified as Dalewayne Turner, 38, Robin Turner’s husband and Adams’ half-brother.

The investigation began on June 28, when a boater at Lake Mattoon discovered a severed arm bearing distinct tattoos. Subsequent police inquiry led to Robin Turner’s home in Plainfield, where investigators found Dalewayne Turner’s torso and head stored in a freezer that had been sealed with tape and covered by a blanket, according to court records.

Authorities learned of the body’s location after a relative of the suspects provided information, stating that both Robin Turner and Adams had admitted to the killing. The relative reported that Dalewayne Turner became violent, prompting Adams to stab him multiple times. The two then allegedly placed several body parts in the lake and hid the remainder in a freezer. The relative called 911 after overhearing the details.

Prosecutors seeking to deny pretrial release for Robin Turner and Adams detailed efforts taken to conceal the crime. These included using bleach to clean surfaces and mask odors, removing rugs, repainting walls, and tearing out wooden panels which were then burned. Court documents include a text exchange from June 22 between Adams and Robin Turner discussing the purchase of a dolly and carpet cleaner, with Robin Turner later advising Adams to keep using bleach and to delete all related messages.

Further evidence from Robin Turner’s phone showed Google searches related to overdose medications, chest freezers, freezing times for turkeys, and how to divorce someone whose whereabouts were unknown. Adams, who remains jailed in Will County, told police his actions were in self-defense.

Previously, in May 2025, Adams obtained an order of protection against Dalewayne Turner. In his petition, Adams alleged that Turner had left a threatening voicemail and described him as violent, citing previous physical altercations and Turner’s alleged PTSD. The court granted the order with a review scheduled for 2027, allowing Adams to remain in the Plainfield residence while barring Dalewayne Turner from contacting him.

Robin Turner also filed for an order of protection around the same time, but the case was dismissed after neither party appeared for the hearing.

Robin Turner was denied pretrial release at a hearing earlier in July and is scheduled for arraignment on August 3 before Will County Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak. A hearing to address Adams’ pretrial release is expected to be set in September.